The Grand Oshkosh–Fall 2025 Playbill by The Grand Oshkosh

Fall 2025

Proud to sponsor the 2025-2026

A note from the Director’s Chair

Dear Friends,

Tonight, you and I, and everyone on and offstage, will become part of a special experience that will never happen in the same way again. That’s the magic of live performance, and it’s been at the heart of The Grand since 1883.

For more than 140 years, this jewel box theatre has stood strong through wars, pandemics (two of them!), economic downturns, and a whole lot of change It’s seen the likes of symphonies, rock shows children’s theatre, and thousands of unforgettable nights just like this one. And still, we continue to evolve

President and CEO Director, The Grand Oshkosh

This season is no exception. As always, we ’ ve built a lineup meant to engage every generation and taste bringing artists to our stage who will move and inspire. Our commitment to the community extends beyond this room: ArtREACH takes performers into local spaces, the Student Discovery Series continues over three decades of introducing young minds to the arts, and our spirited October series, Haunted Happenings, returns for its third season of chills and thrills.

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But we ’ re also looking ahead

In Spring 2026, The Grand will embark on a transformative renovation. This effort, made possible by the public-private partnership with the City of Oshkosh and supporters like you, will enhance nearly every part of The Grand experience, from curb to curtain. Expanded lobbies and lounges, improved accessibility, upgraded restrooms and hospitality spaces, fully renovated dressing rooms, and even a second indoor performance space in The Grand Lounge and an outdoor stage at Opera House Square All of it designed to better serve our patrons, performers, and community while preserving the historic beauty you know and love

This is more than a renovation. It’s an investment in the next 140 years. If you ’ re here today, you ’ re already a part of that future Your ticket purchase, your applause, and your support are the heart of The Grand. Whether you ’ re a long-time patron or stepping through these doors for the first time, I invite you to come back often, bring a friend, and consider supporting The Grand Oshkosh Together, we ensure this place remains a vibrant cornerstone of downtown Oshkosh for generations to come.

On behalf of our incredible staff, dedicated volunteers, and thoughtful and engaged board of directors–thank you We’re glad you ’ re here

Board of Directors & Staff

Board Chair

The Grand Oshkosh Board of Directors

Rick Hearden Bremer Bank Board Secretary/Treasurer

Craig Burnett Clareo Consulting, LLC Development Committee Chair

Robert B Prehn, MD

Aurora Health Care

Past Board Chair, Board Management Committe Chair

Frank Tower EDCi Fundraising Events Chair

Michelle Hammett Retired, OEC Graphics Past Board Chair, Facilities Committee Chair

Jason Trembly Oshkosh Coil Spring

Herb Berendsen Independent Professional Musician

Aaron Deimund................................................................................Amcor

Kate Durkee The Waters

Elizabeth Hartman Dempsey Law Office

Alex Hummel University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Allison Knautz The Boldt Company

Elizabeth Neuman...................Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

Drew Niehans Oshkosh Area School District

Sue Panek Retired, United Way

Kelly Schwab..................................................Renning, Lewis & Lacy

Al Hartman Board Member Emeritus

Tanya Loe Volunteers’ Representative

Joe Stephenson Oshkosh City Council Liason

The Grand Oshkosh Administrative Staff

Joseph A Ferlo President & CEO

Wendy Kohler Executive Assistant to the Director

David Lange Director of Operations

Karl Buelow Director of Development

Shawna Terry Administrative Director of

Paige Hovanes Marketing & Community

Leah Demski Patron Services Manager

Tom Hanson Technical Director

Jim Scovronski ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, House Manager Relations Manager Events & Programming

Doors open to the house 30 minutes prior to most events

The lobby and Grand Lounge open one hour prior to most events

Guest Services

Restrooms are located in the main lobby and Grand Lounge

DOORS

Elevator access is located in the hallway to the north of the main lobb

RESTROOMS

ELEVATOR

Electronic devices should be silenced prior to the performance

BEVERAGES

Beverages are available for purchase at the Lobby Bar and The Grand Lounge before most performances. The Grand Lounge is open after select performances for an AfterGlow featuring local acts Beverages in glass containers are not allowed into the main hall Please be careful and notify a staff member or volunteer of any spills

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

BoxOffice: 100 High Ave. Hours: M-F 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: (920) 424-2350* | Online: thegrandoshkosh.org*

*Additional processing fees may apply

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

The photography policy is designated by each performer and will be posted at each event.

TICKETING INFORMATION

TOBACCO-FREE

The Grand, is a tobacco-free facility. Including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, including tobacco-free electronic cigarettes.

WEAPON-FREE

Per Oshkosh City Ordinance 17-3 and Wisconsin Statutes §943.13, No person shall enter upon or remain on these premises while carrying firearms or weapons

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS & SEATING REQUESTS

The Grand is accessible for patrons with a hearing or mobility impairments The Lounge is wheelchair accessible, but not second floor seating Please notify The Box Office about special accommodations when purchasing tickets.

The Grand is equipped with a TCoil Hearing Loop.

Please note that the house is divided so that all even-numbered seats are on House Right and all odd-numbered are on House Left.

Season at a Glance

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Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America's Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With four successful albums and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences both nationally and internationally Their most notable performances include collaborations with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Cynthia Erivo, as well as a performance for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (FXX). In 2019, Sons of Serendip returned to the America’s Got Talent stage, as they were selected to compete in the first ever America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The quartet competed alongside 50 of the winners and finalists from America's Got Talent and Got Talent’s worldwide. In 2020, the group performed for Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision Tour’s closing celebration in Denver, CO.

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Meet The Group Meet The Group

Micah Christian, a native of Randolph, Massachusetts, became interested in music at an early age However, it wasn’t until his senior year of high school, when he earned a solo in the Massachusetts Southeastern District Senior Choir, that he realized his potential as a musician As a freshman at Stonehill College, he decided to follow his passion for music For the next five years, he spent his summers performing with the Cape Cod-based a cappella group, Hyannis Sound, and his love for music deepened. Alongside Micah's passion for music is his desire to help build a better world He has volunteered for a year in Honduras, and a month in Calcutta, India with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity Also, in 2013, after graduating from Boston University with a Master of Divinity, he and his wife volunteered in a rural community in northern Peru for another year As a member of Sons of Serendip, Micah hopes to inspire others to use their gifts to spread love and build a better world

Cordaro Rodriguez was born in Charlotte, North Carolina He began teaching himself piano at the age of 10 and became wellversed in several other instruments as well as in music production He has produced music for several well-known international artists such as Verbal, Kylie Minogue, CREAM, and Def Tech. After graduating from Princeton University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, he spent a year volunteering as an English teacher in Ecuador He then attended Boston University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2012 At Boston University he serendipitously reconnected with his childhood friend, Kendall Ramseur, and met his future bandmates -- Mason Morton and Micah Christian As a member of Sons of Serendip, Cordaro is very grateful to have the opportunity to pursue his love for music

Mason Morton was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He lived in a house full of love and encouragement with his mom, an aunt, and his grandparents He always admired his grandparents, and he says he learned his drive, determination, and taste in music from them His love of music was instilled early on, and quickly became a passion for him. Mason began to see his own potential with the help of his harp mentors: principal harpist of the Atlanta Ballet, Nella Rigell, and former principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Ann Hobson Pilot It was their combined confidence in Mason that gave him the courage to believe in himself. After completing his graduate studies at Boston University, he is thrilled his musical journey has led him to Sons of Serendip It is here he has gained the brotherhood he has longed for As a member of Sons of Serendip, he hopes that his journey will help to inspire others to follow their dreams

By Patrick Hamilton

As made famous by Alfred Hitchcock. Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo have a secret locked away. Their secret is the body of a fellow graduate named Ronald Kentley. "For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the 'fun of the thing'", they invite guests, including the deceased's mother, for a dinner party, with the chest holding Kentley serving as the table. Horror and tension abound in this suspense-filled story as the game of cat-and-mouse keeps everyone on their toes.

Warning: May be flashing lights (simulated lightening); 13+ audience age recommended; Audience discretion advised for reference of violence

Presented by Oshkosh Community Players

Mariachi San José

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the vibrant sounds of Mariachi San José, presented by The Grand Oshkosh in collaboration with The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. This talented ensemble of professional musicians from San José State University bring a lively performance that celebrates community culture, and the po

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Part of the 2025-2026

SPIRITS OF THE GRAND TOURS SPIRITS OF THE GRAND TOURS

Historic characters, both real and imagined, are center stage in this interactive guided tour of one of the most haunted theaters in Wisconsin With over 140 years of history and experiences to draw on, there are certainly tales to tell! Led by the interactive actor/tour guides, you'll travel from lobby to auditorium to balcony to basement to dressing rooms, each with their own stories and spirits around to tell them Rated PG-13

BLOODIES & BINGO, TRICK O TRIVIA, & SKARAOKE

Whether it’s themed trivia nights, bloody mary’s at BINGO, or karaoke, The Grand Lounge has your October evenings covered!

Join us at Haunted Happy Hour or learn to mix up scarily good drinks at a cocktail class! Perf t f ddi i it d f to your Haunted Happenings ex

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The Pocket Kings play Thriller

The Pocket Kings are a crack unit of elite musicians trained in the fine art of igniting guerrilla dance parties and whipping crowds into a groove-inspired frenzy. Their weapon of choice? The best R&B, Soul, and Funk music of the modern era. This Halloween, The Pocket Kings, known for their soulful grooves and danceable songs, will take you on a musical journey through one of the most iconic pop albums of all time: Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Expect a night where funk meets fright, where the performance is equal parts a concert and Halloween

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Jeff Daniels is no stranger to audiences at The Grand, with four sellout shows over the past fifteen years. Though he is best known as an actor on stage and screen alike, Jeff has quietly added a solo acoustic evening to his performance repertoire. Over the past twenty-five years, Jeff has taken his experience as a stage actor and created a one-man musical showcasing his story telling, a sharp sense of humor, and an acoustic guitar full of his own original songs, influenced by the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Utah Phillips, and John Prine.

Since 2000, Jeff Daniels has toured the country, playing numerous opera houses and PACs throughout the country. We’ve always been proud to be “on the list” when Jeff’s schedule allows him to go on the road!

Jeff has shared the stage with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Cheryl Wheeler, Guy Clark, Christine Lavin, Keb’ Mo’, and Bruce Hornsby.In April 2024, his live performance of his original song, WHEN MY FINGERS FIND YOUR STRINGS on the Kelly Clarkson Show went viral, followed months later by Kelly performing the song herself. A favorite in live theatre, on the big screen, and through television, Jeff Daniels brings decades of road-tested musicianship, humor, and masterful storytelling to audiences everywhere he goes.

John Harmon’s 90 Birthday Celebration with the UWO Jazz Ensemble th

Join us in celebrating the career of renowned pianist and composer John Harmon as he celebrates his 90th birthday alongside the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble. This performance brings together (an) experienced performer(s) and young talent to celebrate this milestone birthday.

Brady Lee: Home for the Holidays Brady Lee: Home for the Holidays

In a genre-bending style he calls “Midwest Country,” Brady’s music is described as “that inexplicable Fourth of July feeling;” It’s stadiumlevel country anthems from the kid next door, and the world is starting to take notice - including coveted performances at Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI), Americanafest (Nashville, TN), Kansas State Fair (Hutchinson, KS), and many, many more.

A son to a career naval aviator, Brady has experienced life from every corner of the world, giving him a unique ability to reach far beyond traditional genre lines and demographics, and it shows. His midwestern work ethic has American Songwriter calling Brady Lee “ one of the top 100 independent acts on the road” for 2024. Both a family man and premier country music act, Brady Lee is redefining the road to stardom.

Plus—Brady’s show at The Grand is truly a homecoming, as his last performance onstage at The Grand Oshkosh was as a high-school student in a regional, locally-produced production of Les Misérables!

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